Cut Out Sugar Cookies
This is the absolute best homemade cut out sugar cookie recipe. Soft, chewy, and hold their shape without spreading -- ideal for decorating cut-outs!
Servings: 16
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temp
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients and gradually add to the wet ingredients, a third at a time. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
- Take half the dough and turn out onto a clean and well-floured surface.
- Roll dough out to be ¼ inch thick. Use a large round cookie cutter to cut out circles. Place cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes at 375.
- When cookies are done, let sit for 1-2 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg